El Lencero Airport (JAL): Codes, Runways & Location
El Lencero Airport (IATA: JAL · ICAO: MMJA) is a medium-sized airport serving Emiliano Zapata, Mexico. It lies at 19.4751° N, 96.7970° W, 3127 ft (953 m) above sea level.
Overview of El Lencero Airport
El Lencero Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Emiliano Zapata in Mexico. It is identified by the IATA code JAL and the ICAO code MMJA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
El Lencero Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1700 m (5577 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3127 ft (953 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) about 74 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,700 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Lencero Airport
Where is El Lencero Airport located?
El Lencero Airport is located in Emiliano Zapata, Mexico. Its coordinates are 19.4751° N, 96.7970° W.
What is the airport code for El Lencero Airport?
El Lencero Airport has an IATA code of JAL and an ICAO code of MMJA.
How long is the runway at El Lencero Airport?
El Lencero Airport's longest runway is about 1700 m (5577 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does El Lencero Airport have?
El Lencero Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is El Lencero Airport a major airport?
El Lencero Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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